Popular Travel Destinations in India

Raj Khandwalla, a cardiologist, practices at Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. When he is not working, he pursues several hobbies, including running, skiing, and traveling. Raj Khandwalla has visited Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, and India, among other destinations.

Transcripts - Popular Travel Destinations in India

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by Raj Khandwalla

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 Raj Khandwalla, a cardiologist, practices at
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group. When he is not
working, he pursues several hobbies,
including running, skiing, and traveling. Raj
Khandwalla has visited Africa, Southeast Asia,
South America, and India, among other
destinations.

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 India, the seventh-largest country in the world,
has much to offer travelers. It is the ideal
destination for tourists who are looking to
experience a variety of cultures, breathtaking
landscapes, exotic cities, and ancient ruins. The
Kerala backwaters are among India’s most
popular destinations. These interlinked brackish
lakes and lagoons are located along India's
Malabar Coast, which borders the Arabian Sea.
While visiting the backwaters, tourists can take
houseboat tours and view the area’s unique
aquatic life.

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 Goa, India’s smallest state, is another popular
destination for tourists in India, and is known
for its beautiful sunsets, coconut palms, and
sandy beaches. Also located on the Arabian
Sea, this destination offers wind surfing,
parasailing, an ancestral museum, and
several waterfalls in the area. It has hosted
over 3 million tourists.

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 Travelers looking for rich cultural experiences
can visit Udaipur and Jaipur. The latter is
commonly called the Pink City because of its
unique reddish-pink stone buildings. The two
cities offer unique insights into the area’s artistic
and cultural traditions. One popular attraction is
the Lake Palace, located in Udaipur’s Lake
Pichola. Originally built in the 18th century as a
summer palace for the royal family, the Lake
Palace is now a luxury hotel. It rose to fame when
it was featured in a James Bond film in the 1980s.